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Always the fashion at the Oscars

By Sarah C. Lowendick TGK Fashionista Fashion is a big part of our culture. We are a visual society that has an opinion on what we see. A...

By Sarah C. LowendickTGK Fashionista

Fashion is a big part of our culture. We are a visual society that has an opinion on what we see. As we all know, the Oscars is not a typical awards show; it is over-the-top in the best way possible — that includes the red carpet. Producers announced in January that the red carpet arrivals show would be extended from 30 to 90 minutes. The expanded coverage will accent the show like the perfect pair of shoes does to a gorgeous outfit. It just makes sense.

As for what to expect on the red carpet, I am predicting a lot of bold and beautiful gowns in a variety of colors. There will be some black staples, but also some rich gem tones and a few pastels. I am hoping for a lot of fabulous shoes and a variety of jewelry toperfectly accent the women’s gowns. For the men, I expect to see a lot of timeless suits and tuxes. I want the men to be well-groomed and I hope the suits fit well.

My suggestionsAnnette Bening: I hope she wears something with a bold color, like a rich gem tone, unlike the dark dress she wore at this year’s Golden Globes.

Nicole Kidman: Kidman almost always looks stunning on the red carpet with a variety of beautiful gowns on her red carpet record. My suggestion for her is to stay timeless in her outfit decision.

Jennifer Lawrence: I want her to wear a bold statement gown with a more subdued color, unlike the obnoxious pink dress at the SAG Awards. She is beautiful and I think this suggestion will make her stand out in a good way.

Natalie Portman: I would love to see her in a stunning classic black gown, much like the dress that Catherine Zeta-Jones wore when she won the Oscar at the 75th Academy Awards.

Michelle Williams: I have high expectations for Williams because she made my best-dressed list of the decade. I hope she wears something equally as elegant as her 2006 Vera Wang gown. My suggestion is for her to wear something vintage.

2010 Oscars flashback

Look for full coverage of the 83rd Academy Awards fashion. The Gold Knight will be live tweeting the red carpet fashion on Sunday and will have full reviews and recaps of the fashions on Monday.

A portion of this column was published in Toledo Fress Press STARon Feb 16.